Chapter 28

"I see that didn't last long," Sky smirked when she saw Dean push a protesting Sam back into the house and moved by him toward the kitchen.

"Dude! Stop pushing!" Sam complained shaking his hands off him.

"What? I thought Jody and your uncle could talk since they, you know, both are in law enforcement and closer to the same age," Dean told her innocently.

"Right," Sky smiled and chuckled knowing the real reason he came inside. She knew her uncle could be intimidating when he wanted to be because she had seen him in action.

"When do you want me to start cooking?"

"Ten minutes."

"You got it," he said snagging a slice of cheese and heading toward the living room. "Be right back."

"Sam can you help me take the plate, cups and silverware out to the tables?" Sasha asked him. "And set up the side table for drinks?"

"Of course," Sam told her gathering several things in his arms and following her to the deck. They got the two tables ready and set up a table for the ice and drinks. Sam kept glancing at Sky's uncle and Jody noticing they seemed to be hitting it off.

"Don't stare," Sasha whispered poking him in the arm to get his attention.

"I wasn't," he insisted as a slight blush warmed his cheeks. "What else needs to be brought out?"

"The ice chest with drinks."

"Alright, I can handle that."

"I'm sure you can," she teased feeling his bicep muscle making him redden more at her boldness.

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Jody and Jethro glanced toward the door when Dean and Sam stepped out carrying trays of meat to grill. Dean got the grill ready while Sam watched knowing better than to ask to help.

"Dean, might wanna reign in the troops before someone gets hurt," Jody told him nodding to the yard and the fighting siblings.

Dean turned and looked into the yard seeing the sparing and fighting. He stepped to the edge of the deck, pursed his lips and let out a shrill, loud whistle to catch their attention and yelled in a commanding deep voice.

"I better not see any broken bones or blood out there, so play nice kiddies or you answer to me."

Everyone paused in mid strike and punch to look his way before grumbling was heard from them about only having a little fun and spoil sport but the message was understood and they calmed down going back to less violent entertainment.

"See what I mean," Jody chuckled quietly. "The alpha wolf of the pack and they follow him like the loyal pack members they are."

"I see that," he said thoughtfully.

"But I have to say, Sky knows how to put him in his place when he needs it."

"That I have no doubt about. She can be hard headed at time, takes after her Dad that way."

"Okay guys food will be ready in thirty minutes," Dean called to the others.

"Thanks Dee," the girls called back.

"I'll go see if Sasha or Sky need any help," Sam told Dean before heading inside.

"Alright," he said turning the meat on the grill. He closed the lid and stood back sipping on a beer as he glanced sideways at Jody and Jethro when they laughed at something she said. It seem the two were getting alone pretty good and becoming friendly with each other. He was sure Sky would be interested in knowing this.

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Dean pounded a knife butt on the table to get everyone's attention that was sitting at the two tables on the deck. All eyes trained on him as the noise of their talking quieted down waiting for him to speak.

"Listen up, we have a guest so act like you have some manners," Dean told his siblings giving each the look before continuing. "We give thanks for the food and those that prepared it. Now let's dig in while its hot," he instructed everyone.

The food was being passed around when Castiel stepped from the house onto the deck and walking toward them.

"Hey Cas pull up a chair," Dean smiled motioning to him.

"Thank you," he replied. "I think we almost have the veil opened and the ang..." he started until Dean stopped him before he could say angel.

"Cas, Sky's uncle has stopped by to visit," Dean interrupted him before he could say something they couldn't explain away. He had a feeling Jethro was a very perceptive individual and it wouldn't get pass him if the wrong thing was said.

"Oh, hello," Castiel said realizing there was a stranger at the end of the table watching him intently. He swallowed hard and began to shift around trying to act innocent.

"Hello," Jethro answered trying to size him up. There was something about him that was slightly off but he couldn't put his finger on it. He seemed slightly nervous and jittery when he realized someone new was here.

"Castiel's family too," Jody told him passing another bowl of food. "He's a little weird sometimes, but loveable."

"I see," he commented passing on the bowl.

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"You guys sure know how to throw a party," Brody moaned. "I ate so much I think I'm gonna pop."

"Just do it outside so we don't have to clean up the mess," Alex told him patting his stomach.

"Sky it was all good as always, guess I should get back home," Jody said as the last of the food was put away.

"I fixed a to-go bag, no need you cooking tomorrow on your day off," Sky told her handing her a bag with food.

"I'll be going to," Jethro said getting up. "I'll get a motel and catch the next flight to DC tomorrow."

"Nothing doin' Uncle, you can stay in Cole's room."

"Yeah, I've spent plenty of nights on the couch. It's pretty comfortable," Cole added.

"Nothing doing, you're healing. Motels fine."

"I could show you where a nice, inexpensive motel is that's close to the airport," Jody offered.

"Okay, it's settled. Nice to meet everyone and Sky, Cole take care," he told them accepting a hug from both.

"Okay, you can follow me," Jody smiled.

"Wait before everyone starts leaving, I have something to say," Dean said loud enough to get everyone's attention.

All eyes turned toward him waiting for him to continue. He pulled Sky to him and took both her hands in his. She looked at him curious as to what was going on as he looked deep into her eyes.

"When I first met you, I knew you were someone special and knew I had to know more about you. The more I learned the more my love for you grew. You're the one I've been waiting for my whole life. I can't picture you not in it," Dean said pulling a ring from his pocket and dropping to one knee. "Sky would you do me the honor of becoming my wife? Marry me."

Everyone held their breathe, waiting in anticipation for her to answer his question. Sky looked down at the ring and then up into Dean's face seeing the deep love he had for her. She blinked away the tears and for the first time was unsure what to say. He knew she was more than she pretended to be and was a deadly killer, but this didn't seem to deter him or change his feelings for her. She could feel the ones around her waiting patiently for her to say yes. Before answering, she looked over at her uncle and saw a look of approval from him as he gave a slight nod.

"Are you sure about this? Really sure?" she asked him cautiously.

"More than anything, I know who you are...You're the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with," he assured her, his eyes telling her all she needed to know.

"Yes," she whispered. "Yes, I'll marry you."

Dean cupped her face in his hands and brought his lips down to meet hers kissing her passionately. Cheers rang from everyone in the room, all wanting to give their congratulations. Sam clapped him on the back, while Sasha hugged Sky and then made room for the others to convey their well wishes. Jethro clasped Dean's hand and pulled him to his chest so he could whisper into his ear. "If you hurt that girl, I will hunt you down and kill you," he finished giving him a big smile that didn't reach his eyes being sure Dean knew he meant business.

Dean looked at him wide eyed swallowing hard before he replied, "I'd never do that."

Sam glanced between Jethro and Dean knowing something had been said by his brother's expression and could already guess what that was. He smiled to himself knowing there weren't many people who could intimidate Dean and he thought he just met one.

Jethro nodded to him and turned to Sky and whispered to her.

"I think you might have found a good one, hold onto him."

"I know Uncle, he's the one and I plan on holding on with everything I have."

"You know all I want is for you to be happy," he said kissing her on the forehead.

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After all the wishes were extended, Jethro walked Jody to her car and opened the door for her.

"Thank you, if you'll follow me, it's not that far."

"Alright," he said going to his rental and following her toward town to a nice motel. He pulled in beside her and they got out. They stood under the stars for a moment before either spoke.

"It was very nice to meet you," Jody told him feeling a little shy now that they were alone.

"And I you. Did I hear right that you were off tomorrow?"

"Yes, I try to take a day here and there so I don't go insane."

"Would you consider having lunch with me before I leave?"

"I would like that," she smiled a sparkle twinkling in her eyes.

"Say around eleven, I'll let you pick the place since this is your town."

"I know just the place, its quaint and has the best food in town."

"Sounds good," he said leaning toward her to kiss her. "Would you like to come in for a cup of coffee, after I get a room that is," he asked

"That would been nice," she agreed waiting by the cars as he walked to the office to get a room. She smiled to herself not believing she was doing this.

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"We're heading out guys, see ya tomorrow," Krissy said kissing Cole and hugging him. "Get some rest."

"Will do love," he replied.

Alex and Claire said their good byes to Brody and Trace before getting their coats to join her.

"You guys be safe out there," Dean told them accepting a hug from each.

"Always bro," Krissy smirked as she moved to Sky to hug her. "Let him know who's boss," she whispered where only Sky could hear. They both giggled and looked toward Dean who was frowning at them.

"Hey, no conniving over there," he complained but only got more giggles.

"See ya guys," Alex and Claire called to Sam and Sasha while giving one final wave to the guys.

"See you tomorrow," Sam replied chuckling at his brother who was bantering with Krissy.